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FOUR PAWS

is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Our vision is a world where humans treat animals with respect, empathy and understanding.

Cat Cold – What to Do

Tips for cat owners: how to help your feline friend recover

Rescue Elephant Duma (Charley)

Retiring an elephant from captivity: How elephant Charley became elephant Duma

Floods in South Carolina, USA, after a hurricane

Flooding and Animals

Be prepared! This guide outlines steps to keep your pets and livestock safe during a flood

World Rabies Day: Bali Is a Dream Destination but Also a Rabies Hotspot

FOUR PAWS highlights dogs as primary source of the deadly virus to humans

Muzzles for Dogs – Correct Fit and Training

Criteria for a good, suitable muzzle and tips for use

Slovenia: Euthanasia of Captive Bear Mitko

Lack of action from authorities leads to death of brown bear

Dogs in Autumn

A guide for pet owners: essentials to keep your four-legged friends happy and healthy during the fall season

Stray Animal Care in Jakarta, Indonesia

An educational platform to provide animal welfare knowledge for public audience and veterinarians

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#DoBetterForAnimals

As billions of animals are suffering in the European Union, we have a huge opportunity to raise animal welfare standards.

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Newborn calf wheeled away from her mother to the veal crates at a dairy farm

#FurFreeEurope

It's time to close fur farms for good!

#WearItKind

Together, we can drive an animal-friendly fashion future.

#WoolWithAButt

This is the story of a stylish, fluffy wool pullover.

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#ProtectMillions

Stolen. Killed. Eaten. End the Dog and Cat Meat Trade.

Cats looking out of cafe in the cat meat trade

Cute.Quick.Sick.

Buying a puppy? Know the risks.

#TheySufferWeSuffer

Pandemics and Animal Welfare: Support our demands for a world of higher animal welfare!

#SaveTheSaddestBears

Bears are still kept in appalling conditions. Their owners often use them for profit. Whether for bile extraction, training hunting dogs or as tourist attractions – hundreds of bears are exploited and tortured to make money.

Support Ukraine

Support the work of FOUR PAWS and help animals in need in times of war

We work to ensure dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets get the love they deserve

Work in Brussels

FOUR PAWS is making sure that animals are not neglected by politicians

Farm Animals

See what we're doing to help cattle, pigs, chickens, geese, sheep, and more farm animals

Disaster Relief for Animals

We are prepared to help, if a disaster strikes

Wild Animals

Local and exotic wildlife suffer across a wide range of sectors, we're working to stop it

Rapid Response for Animals

FOUR PAWS helps animals in the face of wars or in conflict zones

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Tips for cat owners: how to help your feline friend recover

Retiring an elephant from captivity: How elephant Charley became elephant Duma

Be prepared! This guide outlines steps to keep your pets and livestock safe during a flood

FOUR PAWS highlights dogs as primary source of the deadly virus to humans

Criteria for a good, suitable muzzle and tips for use

Lack of action from authorities leads to death of brown bear

A guide for pet owners: essentials to keep your four-legged friends happy and healthy during the fall season

An educational platform to provide animal welfare knowledge for public audience and veterinarians

Contribute to make a better world for animals!

Support us with your signature!

A rescued animal to make a difference!

Leave a gift in your Will!

Use your voice to help animals worldwide!

Free online trainings for animal shelters!

#DoBetterForAnimals

#FurFreeEurope

#WearItKind

#WoolWithAButt

#ProtectMillions

Cute.Quick.Sick.

#TheySufferWeSuffer

#SaveTheSaddestBears

Support the work of FOUR PAWS and help animals in need in times of war

FOUR PAWS is making sure that animals are not neglected by politicians

See what we're doing to help cattle, pigs, chickens, geese, sheep, and more farm animals

We are prepared to help, if a disaster strikes

Local and exotic wildlife suffer across a wide range of sectors, we're working to stop it

FOUR PAWS helps animals in the face of wars or in conflict zones

We're working across the globe to help stray animals in need. This includes neutering projects

Press Corner

Our press corner includes the latest international press releases of current animal welfare topics, operations, rescues and much more. Are you a journalist? Contact our press team today with your questions and to set up an interview with one of our experts in the field.

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Subscribe to our newsletter and be among the first to hear about upcoming rescue missions, impactful campaigns and touching animal stories. Sign up today and get the chance to make an impact for animals in need!

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Our press corner includes the latest international press releases of current animal welfare topics, operations, rescues and much more.

Are you a journalist? Contact our press team today with your questions and to set up an interview with one of our experts in the field.